Post by: nate j on March 07, 2019, 06:20:22 AM
Streamlight Siege (3 D-cell version)
Likes:
- long run time, i.e. manufacturer claims hundreds of hours on low setting
- multiple brightness settings
- red light capability to preserve night vision
- waterproof
- floats
- built-in battery power level indicator
- cleverly designed handle and top and bottom D-rings provide multiple hanging/mounting options
- limited mode memory, i.e. the lantern remembers whether it was last operated in white light mode or red light mode
Dislikes:
- no glow-in-the-dark components; this would be nice to have for locating the lantern in the dark when the lantern is off
- limited mode memory, i.e. the lantern does not remember the last brightness setting
Energizer LED Emergency Lantern
Likes:
- long run time, i.e. manufacturer claims hundreds of hours on low setting
- multiple brightness settings
- water resistant
- cleverly designed to operate on either 3 D or 3 AA batteries
- glow-in-the-dark switch makes it easy to find, even in the dark when the lantern is off
- price; inexpensive at under $20
Dislikes:
- simple handle and single bottom hook limit mounting/hanging options
- no "intelligent" switch operation or mode memory, i.e. all the modes must be cycled through every time one uses the lantern
Coleman Premium Powerhouse Dual Fuel Lantern
Likes:
- continuously variable brightness
- highest setting is very bright
- can run on Coleman Fuel or gasoline
Dislikes:
- operation and maintenance are a bit more involved than for a battery-powered lantern
- outdoor use only; not safe to use inside structures, vehicles, or tents
- must be kept out of reach of children, due to the fragility of the glass globe and how hot it gets during operation
- expensive; I think I paid about $70 for mine new
What lanterns do you have, and what do think of them?
Post by: ezdog on March 07, 2019, 02:37:39 PM
For starters the easy ones that I have right at hand.
So this is the AA Siege
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190307/365014c20084207f4580e457e4210617.jpg)
And this is the Big Bro Siege,in action a few weeks ago when my power went out.
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Sent from my iPhone,dont expect too much
Post by: Aloha on March 07, 2019, 03:45:26 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2019, 04:34:55 PM
Post by: Aloha on March 07, 2019, 04:38:18 PM
Sounds interesting Poncho
Post by: ezdog on March 07, 2019, 05:08:34 PM
I will try and get a pic of my 60 Day UST lantern :cheers: I have had it for close to 4 years and have never had to put new batteries in it :o Really love how bright it is and mainly keep it on my nightstand in case of night time power outs :cheers: Very happy with that purchase and also bought my father in law the 30 day one at the same time I got mine :tu:
Same here the run time is crazy!
Also don't know if you have noticed but the UST has a definite warmer or Neutral tint emitter too!
Sitting next to the Streamlight it is a big enough difference for even non hobbyists to notice,well sometimes. :dunno:
Post by: ezdog on March 07, 2019, 05:15:01 PM
I have a couple lanterns I use for camping. We have a variety of light options for power outrages. The lanterns I use ( forget the brand, I'll check later ) can use less batteries than the lantern takes. I can use 6 when the lantern uses 10. Less output but its nice feature. I use diffuser cones on certain flashlight that tail stand so they can perform like a lantern. Being able to use flashlights with cones is really good option to a lantern.
You are thinking just like me!
I have this little Template that I made so I can quickly make a diffuser for lights that I have already sized there.
These diffusers cost me nothing and work great when needed.
Remember Film Canisters!
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Post by: Aloha on March 07, 2019, 05:46:05 PM
Post by: nate j on March 08, 2019, 05:32:56 AM
Nate,I want to believe you but as they say Pics or it Never Happened?!
Ha ha, I'll see what I can do. Unfortunately, the Siege is the only one I positively know the whereabouts of at the moment, and you've already helpfully provided a pic of that model. I am not sure where the other two are after the fire I had at the house last year. I do believe they're around, I'm just not sure what boxes the cleaning people put them in.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2019, 12:38:53 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2019, 01:55:34 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2019, 02:01:28 PM
The pics are high, med and low but the high and low don't look a lot different in the camera like they do in the real world :salute:
Post by: smiller43147 on March 08, 2019, 07:54:40 PM
The big one on the left is a Coleman CPX6 with 400 lumens. Uses 4 D batteries or a 6 volt battery pack. Good for a living room sized area.
Post by: styx on March 09, 2019, 09:33:01 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2019, 03:39:20 PM
oddly enough I actually have 2 to add to this. apparently it is picture taking time again
:like: :popcorn:
and great post smiller :tu: :like:
Post by: Aloha on March 09, 2019, 03:49:22 PM
I like to use the lanterns if the power will be out for a short time, could of hours. Then I switch to liquid candles which burn a very long time. I also have 5 hour emergency candles that actually burn for their stated time. I have Eneloop adapters for C/D cells which are nice but I haven't had to use them. The misses burns candles nearly every night so if the power was to cut off we cue Marvin and......... >:D
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2019, 09:59:09 PM
If it is that is awesome :ahhh
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2019, 10:01:02 PM
Post by: Aloha on March 09, 2019, 10:19:35 PM
:popcorn: it would be interesting to see if your lantern will work off less cells.
Post by: ezdog on March 09, 2019, 10:43:37 PM
Are you talking about a single AA in place of a bigger cell or multiples?
Post by: ezdog on March 09, 2019, 10:48:33 PM
It also comes apart like the bigger one which is nice and it also nests perfectly with the GST SS Mug like a Nalgene Bottle does!
I keep this one in a car kit.
This is the one that also somehow has really nicely tinted emitters which really shocked me the first time I used it!
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Post by: Aloha on March 09, 2019, 10:52:43 PM
This is why I'll only use lanterns for a power outage for a short time. I like my liquid candles best.
Post by: ezdog on March 09, 2019, 10:56:29 PM
I use these a lot with power out and when Camping.
The big one will run on 4 or 8 AAs too.
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Post by: ezdog on March 09, 2019, 11:02:41 PM
Single/Double. I wouldn't put AAs with adapters in place of say 8 C/D cells. One or two, sure. I can get away with my lanterns using less cells it takes. Mine takes 10? I can use 6? I need to confirm tho. I get less output but its a nice feature and being able to use a AA in the event I need to is not bad.
This is why I'll only use lanterns for a power outage for a short time. I like my liquid candles best.
Me too!
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Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2019, 11:35:15 PM
I have more AAs than any other cell. The adapter are really nice for that one reason in my case.
:popcorn: it would be interesting to see if your lantern will work off less cells.
The less batteries is apparently a no go on this one :-\ I tried a combination of different batteries out and different numbers of batteries put as well but unless all of them were in, it wouldn't light up :salute:
But the AA has so much less runtime than a C or D cell that I have never really understood this thinking?
Are you talking about a single AA in place of a bigger cell or multiples?
The adapters would only be used in power outages as a last resort, as like Aloha, I have many AA but any less C and D cell batteries :cheers:
I have also looked into getting a candle lantern, the UCO ones look pretty good but not sure :think: any of you guys have any experience with those :cheers:
Also, I had a couple of the Energizer type ones and could never get on with them but that was several years ago and i am sure they worked all the bugs out of them :tu:
Post by: nate j on March 10, 2019, 12:41:15 AM
The adapters would only be used in power outages as a last resort, as like Aloha, I have many AA but any less C and D cell batteries :cheers:
Also, my experience is that predictions of a serious storm quickly result in no C or D cell batteries on store shelves, but AA batteries seem to be less popular/more available.
Those liquid candles look neat. Can you share more about them?
Post by: Dan B on March 10, 2019, 04:55:34 PM
From left to right: two cheap Walmart lanterns, two Nitecore PA 10 CRI mini lanterns, a Streamlight Siege lantern, and a battery pack with two light ropes. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/bf5ec6ff131fb0aee44253e5ef182021.jpg)
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Post by: styx on March 12, 2019, 01:27:09 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7909/32415403517_d5e7ab2b71_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rorq8x)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7863/47357391881_6de8302d56_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2f9P1Gz)
both in working order
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2019, 03:35:29 PM
Post by: Dan B on March 12, 2019, 04:11:55 PM
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Post by: Dan B on March 12, 2019, 04:15:00 PM
Family photo of my lanterns.Correction, "LA10" not "PA 10"
From left to right: two cheap Walmart lanterns, two Nitecore PA 10 CRI mini lanterns, a Streamlight Siege lantern, and a battery pack with two light ropes. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/bf5ec6ff131fb0aee44253e5ef182021.jpg)
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Post by: smiller43147 on March 16, 2019, 05:52:20 PM
Post by: Dan B on March 16, 2019, 05:57:34 PM
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Post by: Sos24 on May 03, 2019, 06:23:20 AM
The Fenix is the only one that uses batteries and it can use CR123 or 2xAA, which is one of the main reasons I purchased it. I also really liked the small form factor and that it has a red light mode in addition to 4 white brightness levels.
The Luci is a nice option in that it is solar, collapses almost flat and is fairly light. Attach it to the outside of a pack or leave outside at basecamp while hiking during the day, then inflate and use at night.
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Both on low
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Another option that I sometimes use is a flashlight with a ZenToes white gel toe cap as a diffuser. I had used the ZenToes cap when I had some issues with my toe. I then tested one of the unused caps as a diffuser and discovered it worked pretty well.
Pictured at about 1 lumen brightness
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